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Intro to Natural Gardening

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Saturday, February 1st, 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Workshop #1: Introduction to Natural Growing Methods


Overview


Brief History


Soil Health = Plant Health


The Micro-Biome & Biodiversity


Soil Structure & Composition


Water & Air


Organic Matter


Pesticides


Fertilizers


Workshop #2: Composting Methods


Multiple Sequential Piles


Earth Machine


Vermiculture


Worm Juice & Compost Tea


Workshop #3: Irrigation Basics


How water behaves


Soil Type, Slope, Ground Cover


Surface Tension & Cohesion


Evaporation & Evapotranspiration


Conventional Systems Flood Irrigation


Overhead Sprinklers


Mobility


Low-Volume/Low-Pressure Systems


Drip Emitter Systems


Drip Tape Mini Sprinklers – Spray, Stream, Rotary


Important Considerations


Duration (Length of Run)


Matched Precipitation Rates


Head-to-Head Coverage

Cost: Adult: $15.00
General: all three for $30.00
Category: Everything Else
    Home & Garden
    Workshops
Location: Cowichan Green Community
360 Duncan Street, Duncan
This event is for Everyone
More Info: Kat Brust
[email protected]
250-748-8506
Event Website
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